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XBIT vs. IRON, IVVD, FHTX, GALT, and ALEC

Should you buy XBiotech stock or one of its competitors? XBiotech's main competitors and comparable companies include Disc Medicine (IRON), Invivyd (IVVD), Foghorn Therapeutics (FHTX), Galectin Therapeutics (GALT), and Alector (ALEC). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "biotechnology" industry.

How does XBiotech compare to Disc Medicine?

Disc Medicine (NASDAQ:IRON) and XBiotech (NASDAQ:XBIT) are both healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and valuation.

XBiotech's return on equity of -31.62% beat Disc Medicine's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Disc MedicineN/A -37.17% -33.65%
XBiotech N/A -31.62%-30.29%

83.7% of Disc Medicine shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.7% of XBiotech shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of Disc Medicine shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 30.8% of XBiotech shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Disc Medicine has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, XBiotech has a beta of 0.85, meaning that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

Disc Medicine is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than XBiotech, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Disc MedicineN/AN/A-$212.18M-$6.58N/A
XBiotechN/AN/A-$45.54M-$1.48N/A

In the previous week, Disc Medicine had 3 more articles in the media than XBiotech. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Disc Medicine and 1 mentions for XBiotech. Disc Medicine's average media sentiment score of 0.26 beat XBiotech's score of 0.00 indicating that Disc Medicine is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Disc Medicine Neutral
XBiotech Neutral

Disc Medicine currently has a consensus price target of $110.18, indicating a potential upside of 65.84%. Given Disc Medicine's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Disc Medicine is more favorable than XBiotech.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Disc Medicine
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77
XBiotech
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

Disc Medicine beats XBiotech on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does XBiotech compare to Invivyd?

Invivyd (NASDAQ:IVVD) and XBiotech (NASDAQ:XBIT) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation and earnings.

Invivyd presently has a consensus price target of $8.00, indicating a potential upside of 775.94%. Given Invivyd's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Invivyd is more favorable than XBiotech.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Invivyd
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
XBiotech
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

70.4% of Invivyd shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.7% of XBiotech shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.3% of Invivyd shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 30.8% of XBiotech shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

XBiotech has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Invivyd. Invivyd is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than XBiotech, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Invivyd$53.43M5.04-$52.49M-$0.33N/A
XBiotechN/AN/A-$45.54M-$1.48N/A

In the previous week, Invivyd had 1 more articles in the media than XBiotech. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Invivyd and 1 mentions for XBiotech. Invivyd's average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat XBiotech's score of 0.00 indicating that Invivyd is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Invivyd Positive
XBiotech Neutral

Invivyd has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, XBiotech has a beta of 0.85, suggesting that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

XBiotech has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Invivyd's net margin of -183.90%. XBiotech's return on equity of -31.62% beat Invivyd's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Invivyd-183.90% -59.73% -48.97%
XBiotech N/A -31.62%-30.29%

Summary

Invivyd beats XBiotech on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does XBiotech compare to Foghorn Therapeutics?

Foghorn Therapeutics (NASDAQ:FHTX) and XBiotech (NASDAQ:XBIT) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, risk, media sentiment and earnings.

XBiotech has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Foghorn Therapeutics' net margin of -175.78%. Foghorn Therapeutics' return on equity of 0.00% beat XBiotech's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Foghorn Therapeutics-175.78% N/A -31.17%
XBiotech N/A -31.62%-30.29%

XBiotech has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Foghorn Therapeutics. Foghorn Therapeutics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than XBiotech, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Foghorn Therapeutics$30.91M6.92-$74.28M-$0.98N/A
XBiotechN/AN/A-$45.54M-$1.48N/A

In the previous week, Foghorn Therapeutics and Foghorn Therapeutics both had 1 articles in the media. Foghorn Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled XBiotech'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Foghorn Therapeutics Neutral
XBiotech Neutral

Foghorn Therapeutics has a beta of 2.86, suggesting that its stock price is 186% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, XBiotech has a beta of 0.85, suggesting that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

61.6% of Foghorn Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.7% of XBiotech shares are held by institutional investors. 9.0% of Foghorn Therapeutics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 30.8% of XBiotech shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Foghorn Therapeutics presently has a consensus target price of $11.67, suggesting a potential upside of 224.07%. Given Foghorn Therapeutics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Foghorn Therapeutics is more favorable than XBiotech.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Foghorn Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
XBiotech
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

Foghorn Therapeutics beats XBiotech on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does XBiotech compare to Galectin Therapeutics?

Galectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GALT) and XBiotech (NASDAQ:XBIT) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

Galectin Therapeutics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than XBiotech, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Galectin TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$30.84M-$0.43N/A
XBiotechN/AN/A-$45.54M-$1.48N/A

11.7% of Galectin Therapeutics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.7% of XBiotech shares are owned by institutional investors. 52.6% of Galectin Therapeutics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 30.8% of XBiotech shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Galectin Therapeutics' return on equity of 0.00% beat XBiotech's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Galectin TherapeuticsN/A N/A -176.83%
XBiotech N/A -31.62%-30.29%

Galectin Therapeutics currently has a consensus price target of $11.00, indicating a potential upside of 177.78%. Given Galectin Therapeutics' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Galectin Therapeutics is more favorable than XBiotech.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Galectin Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
XBiotech
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Galectin Therapeutics has a beta of 0.38, indicating that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, XBiotech has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Galectin Therapeutics had 1 more articles in the media than XBiotech. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Galectin Therapeutics and 1 mentions for XBiotech. Galectin Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat XBiotech's score of 0.00 indicating that Galectin Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Galectin Therapeutics Neutral
XBiotech Neutral

Summary

Galectin Therapeutics beats XBiotech on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does XBiotech compare to Alector?

XBiotech (NASDAQ:XBIT) and Alector (NASDAQ:ALEC) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

Alector has a consensus target price of $3.63, indicating a potential upside of 88.80%. Given Alector's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Alector is more favorable than XBiotech.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
XBiotech
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Alector
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13

XBiotech has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Alector's net margin of -850.13%. XBiotech's return on equity of -31.62% beat Alector's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
XBiotechN/A -31.62% -30.29%
Alector -850.13%-531.03%-44.00%

55.7% of XBiotech shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.8% of Alector shares are owned by institutional investors. 30.8% of XBiotech shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.3% of Alector shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

XBiotech has a beta of 0.85, meaning that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alector has a beta of 0.65, meaning that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

XBiotech has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Alector. Alector is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than XBiotech, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
XBiotechN/AN/A-$45.54M-$1.48N/A
Alector$21.05M10.18-$142.93M-$1.10N/A

In the previous week, Alector had 1 more articles in the media than XBiotech. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Alector and 1 mentions for XBiotech. XBiotech's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Alector'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
XBiotech Neutral
Alector Neutral

Summary

XBiotech and Alector tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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XBIT vs. The Competition

MetricXBiotechBiotechnology IndustryHealthcare SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$66.46M$3.92B$7.26B$13.10B
Dividend YieldN/A3.63%2.52%12.57%
P/E Ratio-1.4614.07274.9825.77
Price / SalesN/A1,481.97679.2597.61
Price / CashN/A113.2977.8052.76
Price / Book0.4715.4610.526.34
Net Income-$45.54M-$22.82M$3.49B$360.00M
7 Day Performance-0.92%-2.21%-1.08%-0.11%
1 Month Performance-6.49%-6.66%-3.39%-3.42%
1 Year Performance-22.30%30.99%15.08%5.46%

XBiotech Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
XBIT
XBiotech
0.2796 of 5 stars
$2.16
-0.9%
N/A-25.1%$66.46MN/AN/A87
IRON
Disc Medicine
2.3754 of 5 stars
$67.30
-2.4%
$109.55
+62.8%
+6.3%$264.28MN/AN/A165
IVVD
Invivyd
3.5747 of 5 stars
$0.83
-6.9%
$8.00
+863.9%
-20.4%$262.87M$53.43MN/A122
FHTX
Foghorn Therapeutics
1.7528 of 5 stars
$4.12
-5.5%
$11.43
+177.4%
-22.8%$258.92M$30.91MN/A106
GALT
Galectin Therapeutics
1.83 of 5 stars
$3.73
-2.9%
$11.00
+194.9%
-15.8%$252.89MN/AN/A9

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This page (NASDAQ:XBIT) was last updated on 9/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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